September 2012

“Hardship, in forcing us to exercise greater patience and forbearance in daily life, actually makes us stronger and more robust. From the daily experience of hardship comes a greater capacity to accept difficulties without losing our sense of inner calm. Of course, I do not advocate seeking out hardship as a way of life, but merely wish to suggest that, if you relate to it constructively, it can bring greater inner strength and fortitude.” ~Dalai Lama

“Even when we deal with major threats, we have the choice to remain receptive
to healing. No expectation. Just simply being a welcoming vessel in the
present state we inhabit. We are all connected, capable of enormous
compassion.”